Kenneth Hardenstine
Oak Ridge,TN
Summary
Dynamic Senior Manufacturing Engineer with 6 plus years of manufacturing engineering experience, and 2 plus years of project management. Enhancing product manufacturability and team proficiency. Excelled in applying lean manufacturing and 6 Sigma principles, boosting productivity significantly. Skilled in 3D CAD and known for exceptional critical thinking. Led safety initiatives, achieving over 1,000,000 LTA-free hours.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Morgan Olson
10.2021 - Current
- Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
- Developed solutions with challenging EMI, environmental, packaging and vibration requirements.
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve [ manufacturing methods.
- Applied statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
- Solidworks knowledge design Jigs and Fixtures, Templates.
- Shop floor routing programming and Engineering Change orders.
- Knowledge of Oracle for changes to show routing system.
Combat Engineer
Army National Guard
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment
- Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
- Honorable Medical Retirement (Nov 2021)
Facility Engineer
Enviva
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Back up safety manager for 3 month
- Assist in environmental and dust and house keeping audits
- Determined project feasibility by estimating materials costs and sourcing requirements.
- Support Plant Power, Water and Sewage lines
- Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.
Manufacturing Engineer
Flowserve Fcd Corp.
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Chairmen of safety committee with no LTA for over 1,000,000 working hours
- Implemented machine guarding and safety tooling
- Developed streamlined manufacturing process, which boosted productivity and saved money.
- Established and coordinated sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements for machining and processes to overcome in-house production issues.
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.
- Applied mechanical troubleshooting skills to develop effective solutions for quality products.
- Resolved technical issues and provided approval recommendations effectively.
2nd Shift Supervisor
Loudon Industries Inc.
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked with Engineers to resolve problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
- Worked with customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional service.
- Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Machinist
Hermance Machine Company Inc.
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Operated and maintained different mill and lathe machines to fabricate products.
- Machine and parts to precise measurements.
- Set up new equipment to show customers.
- Adapt new equipment to existing machines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA05.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Huntingtown High School
Huntingtown, MD05.2011
Skills
- Advanced critical thinking
- Highly skilled in 3D and 2D CAD
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Safety
- Critical thinking
- Product development
- Time management
- Lean manufacturing
- 6 Sigma
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Morgan Olson
10.2021 - Current
Facility Engineer
Enviva
10.2019 - 10.2021
Combat Engineer
Army National Guard
05.2019 - 11.2021
Manufacturing Engineer
Flowserve Fcd Corp.
02.2016 - 10.2019
2nd Shift Supervisor
Loudon Industries Inc.
06.2015 - 01.2016
Machinist
Hermance Machine Company Inc.
05.2012 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Pennsylvania College of Technology
High School Diploma - undefined
Huntingtown High School
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